Ignacio Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hi Folks, this time I introduce you my F/A-18C Hasegawa 1/72. I read several reviews of this kit and were all positive, at least the in-box reviews. When I started it was a very promising kit, althought I saw the assembly problems on the fuselage joints and the vertical fins. There was a gap of about 1 mm all along the lower join in one of the wings, the intakes had terrible fit and the quality of the main undercarraige is very poor. I actually don´t mind this too much as long as I can build it with some pleasure, but there was none... When I wet the eagle decals, these cracked in microscopic pieces.... I´ve should choose the Marines version... Anyway, this is the finished model. I used Eduard PE for the canopy and made the intake covers. The HARM missile comes from the Academy F-16C. The pre and post-shading almost went gone when matt varnished. I hope you like it and every critics/comments are welcomed. Best regards. Ignacio from Uruguay 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Despite the problems you mentioned, it still looks pretty darn good to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 great looking hornet, very nice job on the paint and weathering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Same here, I tried looking for the problems and can't really see it, overall it looks good. I certainly would be happy if it was my model. Bit of irony in that statement, despite having 3 old Hasegawa Hornet kits in the stash, I have never built one. Nothing wrong with them, just never got round to it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Ignacio, I've just seen your Mig 29 and now found you F-18. It's another superb model with great paint job and weathering. Your attention to detail is impressive. Congrats! Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hi Ignacio: Congratulations for Just another wonderful build!!! Even tough the trouble and despite every shortcoming, the overall result is wonderful. Thank you very much for sharing, Cheers, Luis Alfonso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks guys! Your words are very kind! Ignacio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixup_1 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Wow!! This is fantastic mate, amazing for 1/72! Should very proud of this. Some serious skills on show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Mui bien, Ignacio. I always wish my 1/72 builds turn out like this. Sometimes they do, most times they don't. The restraint you show in your finish is admirable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synopsis Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Looks great, wouldn't know you had the problems if you hadn't mentioned them! Very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks for your words guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Beautiful job mate.....it really is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Awesome model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Really nice model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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